GFO-19-309 – California Flexible Load Research and Deployment Hub

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Purpose:
The purpose of this solicitation is to fund a single awardee to establish the California Flexible Load Research and Deployment Hub to conduct applied research and development and technology demonstration and deployment projects that develop and increase the use and market adoption of advanced flexible demand technologies and strategies as electric grid resources and facilitate integration of distributed energy resources.
Description:
These projects will increase end-use demand flexibility, reduce dependence on fossil generation for firming renewable resources, enhance grid stability, and help resolve reliability issues related to achieving California’s renewable generation, electrification, and decarbonization goals.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Applicants:
- Nonprofit
- Public Agency
This solicitation is open to all public and private entities with the exception of local publicly owned electric utilities. In accordance with CPUC Decision 12-05-037, funds administered by the CEC may not be used for any purposes associated with local publicly owned electric utility activities.
Eligible Geographies:
Geographic: California Disadvantaged & Low-income Communities (optional for extra points) While it is not required to complete the project within a Low-Income or Disadvantaged Community, demonstration projects located and benefiting Disadvantaged and/or Low-Income Communities will be considered under the scoring criteria for this GFO.
Matching Funding Requirement:
Match funding is required in the amount of at least $1,800,000 of the requested project funds.
Important Dates
Funding Details
How to Apply
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